Regulatory Manager

TPD® Workforce Solutions; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent workforce solutions provider is seeking a Mine Permitting Manager in Vancouver. In this role, you will guide complex regulatory processes and ensure compliance with mining laws while fostering stakeholder engagement. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of $175,000 to $200,000, along with a supportive hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and extensive permitting experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary range of $175,000 to $200,000

$10,000 in benefits equivalent

Relocation support

Hybrid work environment

Small, high-impact team environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Environmental Science, Mining Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• Experience in mining permitting, regulatory compliance, and environmental management.
• Proven experience permitting mining projects from start to finish.
• Strong background in Indigenous engagement and regulatory consultation.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Skilled at developing options and strategic pathways to move permitting processes forward efficiently.
• Collaborative mindset, works effectively with engineering, admin, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Guide the project through complex regulatory processes to secure required permits.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance with mining and environmental legislation.
• Coordinate permit applications, submissions, and tracking.
• Develop and maintain high-quality documentation—including environmental assessments.
• Engage stakeholders and act as a liaison with government agencies and Indigenous Nations.
• Conduct monitoring and auditing to verify compliance with permit conditions.
• Advise senior management on regulatory risks and strategic options.

Job description

Mine Permitting Manager

BC

We are seeking an experienced and resourceful Mine Permitting Manager to join our client’s team. This is a pivotal role in advancing one of British Columbia’s most exciting steelmaking coal projects, contributing to regional economic growth while upholding the highest environmental standards.

This permanent, full-time position offers the opportunity to shape the permitting strategy for a major project while working alongside an experienced leadership team that values open communication, autonomy, and collaboration.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary range of $175,000 to $200,000, commensurate with experience
• $10,000 in benefits equivalent (health and wellness coverage)
• Relocation support if necessary
• Hybrid work environment based in Vancouver (3 days / week in office)
• Small, high-impact team environment that values initiative, adaptability, and open communication

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Guide the project through complex regulatory processes to secure required permits and approvals for exploration, development, operation, and closure
• Ensure full regulatory compliance with provincial, federal, and local mining and environmental legislation
• Coordinate permit applications, submissions, and tracking (e.g., Mines Act, water use, environmental approvals)
• Develop and maintain high-quality documentation—including environmental assessments, closure plans, and technical reports
• Engage stakeholders—acting as a liaison with government agencies, Indigenous Nations, and multidisciplinary internal teams
• Integrate input from engineering, geology, and environmental specialists to ensure alignment with permitting and project schedules
• Conduct monitoring and auditing to verify compliance with permit conditions and identify corrective actions
• Advise senior management on regulatory risks, strategic options, and evolving permitting requirements

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Environmental Science, Mining Engineering, Geology, or related field
• Experience in mining permitting, regulatory compliance, and environmental management
• Proven experience permitting mining projects from start to finish
• Strong background in Indigenous engagement and regulatory consultation
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Skilled at developing options and strategic pathways to move permitting processes forward efficiently
• Collaborative mindset, works effectively with engineering, admin, and operations teams

WHY JOIN

This is a rare opportunity to join a major project at a formative stage, where your expertise will directly shape permitting outcomes and long-term project success. You’ll be supported by a seasoned leader who values autonomy, open communication, and collaboration.

If you’re a permitting professional who thrives in dynamic, hands-on environments and enjoys solving complex regulatory challenges, this could be your next big move.